WHITE WOLF GSA ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SHORT-TERM SGMA COMPLIANCE GOALS

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1 WHITE WOLF GSA ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SHORT-TERM SGMA COMPLIANCE GOALS 22 AUGUST 2017

2 OUTLINE SGMA Compliance Timeline Accomplishments to Date SGMA Road Map for the White Wolf Subbasin

3 SGMA Compliance Timeline Basin Boundary Revision 2016 GSA Formation June 30, 2017 CASGEM Compliance July 1, 2017 GSP Development January 31, 2022 Demonstrate Groundwater Sustainability January 31, 2042

4 SGMA Compliance Timeline Basin Boundary Revision 2016 July 2016 DWR approved creation of the White Wolf Subbasin and critical overdraft designation was removed GSA Formation June 30, 2017 CASGEM Compliance July 1, 2017 GSP Development January 31, 2022 Demonstrate Groundwater Sustainability January 31, 2042

5 BASIN BOUNDARY MODIFICATION Petitioned the Department of Water Resources (DWR) to revise Kern County Subbasin boundaries to create a separate White Wolf Subbasin Basin boundary modification request approved by DWR in July 2016 and the California Water commission (CWC) in October 2016

6 DOWNGRADE FROM CRITICAL OVERDRAFT STATUS After the creation of the new White Wolf Subbasin, AEWSD, TCWD, and WRMWSD petitioned DWR to downgrade the new Subbasin from critical overdraft status Rising water levels in the White Wolf Subbasin between1989 and 2009 demonstrates lack of overdraft condition Removal of critical overdraft status allows White Wolf Subbasin more time (2 years) to comply with SGMA Kern Subbasin White Wolf Kern Subbasin Kern Subbasin Data Source: CASGEM Public Portal; California Department of Water Resources, California s Groundwater Update 2013 (2013).

7 SGMA Compliance Timeline Basin Boundary Revision 2016 GSA Formation Deadline: June 30, 2017 May 2017 AEWSD, Kern County, TCWD, and WRMWSD submitted GSA notification to DWR CASGEM Compliance Deadline: July 1, 2017 June 2017 White Wolf GSA submitted CASGEM notification to DWR GSP Development January 31, 2022 Demonstrate Groundwater Sustainability January 31, 2042

8 GSA FORMATION AEWSD, Kern County, TCWD, and WRMWSD coordinated to submit a Groundwater Sustainability Agency notification on May 30, 2017 White Wolf GSA is expected to be designated an Exclusive GSA for the White Wolf Subbasin in late August

9 CASGEM COMPLIANCE The California Statewide Groundwater Elevation Monitoring (CASGEM) Program tracks seasonal and long-term groundwater elevation trends in groundwater basins statewide In June 2017, the White Wolf GSA submitted the required documents and data to CASGEM to become a monitoring entity. By doing so, the GSA: Demonstrates its commitment to monitoring groundwater elevation in the White Wolf Subbasin Fulfills eligibility criteria for state grants related to groundwater management Data Source: CASGEM Public Portal; California Department of Water Resources.

10 SGMA Compliance Timeline Basin Boundary Revision 2016 GSA Formation June 30, 2017 CASGEM Compliance July 1, 2017 GSP Development January 31, 2022 Demonstrate Groundwater Sustainability January 31, 2042

11 PROPOSITION 1 GRANT APPLICATION 11

12 PROPOSITION 1 GRANT OVERVIEW Funded via DWR s Sustainable Groundwater Planning Grant Program (SGWP) Pursuing Category 2 grant eligible project types include those activities associated with the planning, development, or preparation of GSP(s) $1M per basin with 50% match requirement* One application accepted per basin Continuous filing August October 2017, with award expected December * Projects by and for DACs and SDACs can apply for cost match waiver

13 KEY APPLICATION ELEMENTS Applicant Information Projects Questions Attachments Applies to the grant applicant (the agency submitting the application on behalf of the Basin) and the overall proposal General Information name, point of contact, location, tax ID, legislative information Proposal Summary Budget Information about specific project(s) contained in the proposal one tab for each project General Information name, point of contact, start/end date, location, legislative information Project-specific Summary Budget Brief Proposal Abstract (25 words or less) Project Representative Details Project Manager Details Eligibility Does the applicant meet CASGEM, UWMP, AWMP, surface water diverter requirements? Authorization Documentation Eligibility Documentation Project Justification Work Plan Detailed Budget Schedule DAC, SDAC, EDA Documentation (if applicable) 13

14 WHITE WOLF GSA GRANT APPLICATION The White Wolf GSA intends to submit an application for a SGWP grant in advance of the anticipated October/November 2017 deadline SGWP funding can support Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) development, including: Data Management System Hydrogeological Conceptual Model Water Budget Monitoring Network

15 SGMA Roadmap White Wolf Subbasin DWR Action Date Basin Boundary Modification Request Approved and Critical Overdraft Status Removed July 2016 GSA Formation DWR GSA Deadline 30 June 2017 GSP Development Proposition 1 Sustainable Groundwater Planning (SGWP) Grant Applications due October 2017 GSP Implementation DWR GSP Deadline 30 June 2022 Timeline Today White Wolf GSA Action Date Submitted GSA Formation Materials May 2017 CASGEM Compliance June 2017 Annual Monitoring and Reporting Five Year Updates and Reviews Near-Term (through June 2018) Actions for the White Wolf GSA Key Compliance Elements Governance (GSA) Technical Implementation (GSP) Stakeholder Engagement Funding Near-Term Actions August 2017 Establish GSA Board and Positions August 2017 Establish regular meeting time for White Wolf GSA Board August 2017 Authorize development of SGWP grant application Nov/Dec 2017 Authorize development of draft technical GSP components October 2017 Identify key components of GSP for SGWP grant application Early 2018 Develop draft hydrogeologic conceptual model (HCM) and water budget (WB) Early 2018 Identify and initiate plans to fill key data gaps August 2017 Create White Wolf GSA website August 2017 Send letters to landowners inviting them to participate in GSP development Late 2017 Develop stakeholder engagement plan October 2017 Prepare SGWP grant application December 2017 After release of SGWP funding awards, assess funding available for projects necessary for GSP development Early 2018 Develop fee structure

16 QUESTIONS? Anona Dutton, P.G., C.Hg Burlingame, CA Los Angeles, CA Oakland, CA Centennial, CO 16